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Spirittea 2023

Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure

A slice-of-life RPG set in east Asia, Spirittea is a story about a city author heading out to a mountain town to pick up inspiration for their book. In doing so, they find a magical teapot that allows them to see into the spirit world.

Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)Simulator Adventure Fantasy Mystery slice of life builderXbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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VG247Kelsey RaynorNov 20235/5 stars
There’s just so much to love about Spirittea, and I’m very glad to be able to say that this adorable rural-life sim has been well worth the wait. As fans of Stardew Valley patiently wait on ConcernedApe’s upcoming game, Haunted Chocolatier, I hope to see plenty give Spirittea a go. It’s certainly one way to bridge the gap while we wait, but you might be pleasantly surprised by just how lovely - and truly addicting - this game and its host of unique spirits and townsfolk are. I mean, I would genuinely live in this adorable town where realities collide, if I could.
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Windows CentralCole MartinNov 20234.5/5 stars
A charming and amusing way to spend a spare hundred hours managing your own bath house and meeting troublesome spirits. This is the kind of game that Xbox Game Pass is perfect at getting into the hands of players. Spirittea is a small and quirky but otherwise amazing adventure you shouldn't miss out on.
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PC InvasionAlexa BeMentNov 20238.7/10
A crea-tea-ve twist on life simulation with a fun management mechanic.
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DestructoidZoey HandleyNov 20234/10
I think the developer, Cheesemaster Games, had the passion and the vision to make Spirittea something special. And, to be fair, one person’s boredom is another’s relaxation. However, all the parts should have been better planned out before they were assembled. Instead of a bunch of complementary systems that build into a satisfying, captivating, and relaxing game, it’s just an inescapable tub of annoyances. After that experience, I really need to take it easy for a bit.
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Nintendo LifeMichelle See-ThoNov 20237/10
Spirittea serves up a creative and addictive (after)life-sim loop of attending to bathhouse spirits and helping townsfolk. The tools and menus don't offer the most fluid experience, and the minigames are often overwhelmingly complicated, but there's enough to do here that means you can dip in and out of things when you don't like them. Anything you do like, you can soak in for hours.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Cheesemaster Games
Publisher: No More Robots
Released: November 13, 2023
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: GameMaker Studio

IGDB rating 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.

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